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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly TCU| University of San Diego | Utica College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | Utica College | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 3,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #429 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | utica.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | Utica College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $23,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $23,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $12,667 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | $22,372 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $13,939 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 97% |
Admission |
USD | Utica College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | 3,367 | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | 2,724 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 80.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1084/1250 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
USD | Utica College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | Utica College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $248 |
Diversity |
USD | Utica College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
USD | Utica College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 13% | ||
Campus |
USD | Utica College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Diego is larger than than Utica College based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 3,861 students)
USD vs. Utica College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or Utica College?
- University of San Diego is 131.9% more expensive to attend than Utica College for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.9% higher at USD than Utica College ($53,810.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utica College than USD ($22,372 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utica College are 34.3% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($12,667 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utica College than University of San Diego (97% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 161.2% larger than aid received Utica College ($36,408 vs. $13,939)
USD vs. Utica College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD or Utica College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utica College or USD .
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Utica College (3.3)
- Utica College has a higher acceptance rate (80.9%) than USD (52.6%)
USD vs. Utica College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD or Utica College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Utica College and USD.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Utica College (75% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $23,900 more per year than Utica College graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $46,300)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $1,096 lower median federal student loan debt than Utica College graduates. ($22,904 vs. $24,000)
- USD graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Utica College graduates. ($236 vs. $248)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utica College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/